Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6 to Use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC Exclusively: Report

Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S24 series in January with in-house Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets. It packed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the US variants of the Galaxy S24 and S24+, but the phones arrived in other regions with an Exynos 2400 chipset. The South Korean tech conglomerate was rumored to follow this dual-chip strategy to to its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, a new report contradicts the claim and suggests that Samsung will use Qualcomm's latest chipset in its next-generation foldable. telephones

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6 SoC details

Korean publication The Elec claims that Samsung will exclusively use Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors for its upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. The chipset will reportedly carry a “For Galaxy” tag, like the foldables of the current and previous generation and the Galaxy S series. . The upcoming phones were previously rumored to come with Exynos chips in some regions.

Samsung's sixth-generation Galaxy Z Fold series is designed from the ground up based on Qualcomm's processor, and adding another processor could increase the cost. The report claims that the brand preferred a single-chip strategy after considering “cost control” and “efficiency”. “Only when foldable phones ship as many units as the S series” would it be beneficial for Samsung to include Exynos, the report states. . Samsung has exclusively used Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor in its flip phones since its inception.

Meanwhile, whistleblower Roland Quandt (@rquandt) posted alleged renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 cases. The leak suggests a familiar design for the device. It is shown with a dual rear camera unit and a flexible window.

Samsung is expected to hold its second Unboxing event of 2024 on July 10 to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. We've already heard rumors about the phone's specs. The flip-style phone is said to feature a 120Hz refresh rate cover display. It could come in 8GB and 12GB RAM variant along with 256GB and 512GB storage options. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have a titanium frame and is said to stick with 25W charging.